Birth Support

Our doulas help ensure a safe and satisfying birthing transition during labor and after. We practice non-medical and emotional support teaching coping transitions for labor as well as at home postpartum care techniques that will help you become successful in the months to follow.

We Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life.

Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor

Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth

Stays with the woman during labor (up to 12 hours) back up teams are available upon requests after the twelfth hour.

Help the woman get the information she needs to make informed decisions

Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers

Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman's memory of the birth experience

Allows the woman's partner to participate at his/her comfort level

Interview A complementary consultation held BEFORE the 35th week of pregnancy. During this visit your doula team will get acquainted and discuss all services, your expectations, any pregnancy fears and the proper birth plan you approve.

Prenatal Visits 1-2 prenatal visits take place and during this visit we will write a birth plan. (if you haven't already done so) We will also educate and guide you so that you can practice proper birthing positions, and comfort techniques.

Labor and Delivery We will be at your side every step of the way as soon as you begin labor or whenever you feel you need our assistance. Whether you decide to have a medicated or un-medicated birth our role is to support any decision you make and help you have the birth experience you want and desire.

After Delivery We will remain with you for 1-2 hours, unless you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. We would like to meet one last time within one to two weeks following your birth to see how you are doing, review the birth, and to get feedback from you about our roles as your birth team.

Breastfeeding We have personal experience and training in breastfeeding and will be able to help you start the initial breastfeeding after the birth of your baby.

Want to get CONNECTED?!?! Ask us about our weekly and monthly birth circle, new moms, breastfeeding, Childbirth Ed classes, groups, events or subscribe to our FB page to stay in the loop!

Earthbound Doulas325 N Page St, Southern Pines, North Carolina 28387

Earthbound is a full service doula agency providing labor and postpartum support in the Pinehurst,Sandhills, Fort Bragg and Fayetteville surrounding areas.